AngelicVibes Maximillion: Free VST3/AU Maximizer Plugin

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AngelicVibes has released Maximillion, the third addition to its AV Essentials FX series. This free plugin is designed to add energy, punch, and loudness to drums, bass, vocals, and more. Moreover, it combines compression, EQ, limiting, saturation, and transient shaping across three processing types. Its simple controls cover everything from subtle warmth and weight to aggressive, heavily crushed sounds.

Three Processing Types

Maximillion offers three distinct processing modes. First, Type 1 is an aggressive maximizer that combines compression, limiting, and saturation. It includes a Boost control for loudness and density, a Ceiling for peak limiting, and Saturation for warmth and grit. Similarly, Type 2 uses adaptive compression, gentle limiting, a high-end boost, and saturation. Its controls include Compress for thickness, Punch for attack, and Recovery for release. Finally, Type 3 features VCA-style compression, adaptive shaping, and saturation. Consequently, it provides Compress, Attack, and Sustain parameters to shape the sound.

Simple Controls and Interface

The interface is designed for quick workflow. You can click the top left + icon to access Mix and Output sections. Additionally, hovering over knobs shows their label and value. This makes navigation straightforward, even for beginners. As a result, users can dial in tones without getting lost in complex menus.

Features

  • Three processing types: aggressive maximizer, adaptive compression, and VCA-style compression
  • Controls for compression, saturation, limiting, and transient shaping
  • Mix and Output sections accessible via the + icon
  • Knob hover tooltips show label and value
  • Free and available as VST3 and AU plugin formats
  • Supports macOS and Windows

Price and Availability

Maximillion is completely free of charge. It is available now in VST3 and AU formats for macOS and Windows. There is no catch, and you can download it from AngelicVibes directly. Therefore, if you are looking for an easy way to add punch and loudness to your mixes, this plugin offers a practical solution without any financial risk.

Pros

  • Three distinct processing types for versatile sound shaping
  • Simple controls with hover tooltips for easy navigation
  • Free to download for macOS and Windows

Cons

  • Only available as VST3 and AU, no AAX support
  • Limited to basic maximizer features, may not suit advanced users

More info: AngelicVibes | Maximillion